Type 4c Hair Types

Type 4c hair is the most tightly coiled of all hair types. The tightness of the coils means that 4c hair has a tremendous about of shrinkage. It is quite common for most naturals with type 4c hair to experience extreme shrinkage (70% or more), causing it to appear much shorter than it actually is. When 4c hair is in its natural state i.e. freshly washed and without product, a defined curl is not evident. The tightness of 4c coils also means that naturals with this hair type, typically have very dense hair that easily becomes tangled and has very little natural lustre or shine.
Three things that really set type 4c hair apart from all other hair types are:
1. Very tight coils that have a high degree of shrinkage and are prone to tangles
2. Type 4c hair is typically more difficult to keep moisturized that other hair types and finally;
3. Higher risk of breakage due to the tightness of 4c coils.
The tightness of 4c coils provide all the characteristics that set it apart from other hair type. It also results in thin strands of hair that are extremely vulnerable and prone to damage and breaking. Caring for 4c hair requires a lot of patience and tender loving care. However, once you figure out what works for your hair, caring for it becomes no more difficult than caring for any other …show more content…
This makes type 4c hair more prone to dryness that other hair types. Moisture makes hair more elastic and less brittle, which means that hair breaks less when properly moisturised. Pay particular attention to the ends of your hair when moisturizing and apply your moisturizer in small enough sections that you are able to give each strand of hair its own dose. Don’t forget to seal your moisturiser into the hair by using an oil or butter and ensure you deep condition your hair with every wash and do this at least once a